The Tocqueville Fellows are a select group of Furman undergraduates committed to exploring the philosophic and moral foundations of democratic life. Fellows participate in each event of the Tocqueville Lecture Series, contribute to seminar-style reading groups, and enjoy off-campus retreats each semester. The Fellows also author original reflections for the Tocqueville Fellows Blog, engaging themes from the year’s events with intellectual rigor and civic seriousness. Formed in the spirit of Tocqueville’s example, they are preparing to be thoughtful citizens and stewards of democracy’s future.
Tocqueville Fellows
Tocqueville Fellows make a year-long commitment to exploring the key philosophical and societal issues at the heart of American Political life. Through their participation in the Tocqueville Lecture Series, facilitated group reading discussions, and reflective written response, Fellows interact with rich interdisciplinary perspectives and sharpen skills to complement their personal interests at Furman and beyond.
Interested students will complete an application with several short essay responses and may be invited to interview if competition requires.
Applications will be available in April.
Questions should be directed to [email protected].
Meet the 2025-2026 Tocqueville Fellows
Throughout the year, the Tocqueville Fellows will be writing blog posts about the year’s events. Read the blog posts by clicking on each name.
Class of 2026
Vivian Claire
Washington, DC | Biology; Religion
Sim Colson
Jacksonville, FL | Politics and International Affairs; History; Minor in Middle East and Islamic Studies
Mary Christine Helms
Gulfport, MS | Classics; Psychology
Karissa Horn
Simpsonville, SC | Religion; English; Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Michael Jaber
Asheville, NC | Biology
William Jepson
Princeton, NJ | Politics and International Affairs; Spanish; Minor in Latin American Studies
Anna Lloyd
Summerville, SC | Economics; Minor in Data Analytics
Sophie Michael
Richmond, VA | Politics and International Affairs; Urban Studies; Minor in Environmental Studies
Michaela Valentine
Boone, NC | Politics and International Affairs; Spanish
Clay Wallace
Bowling Green, KY | Politics and International Affairs; Chinese Studies; Minor in Data Analytics
Class of 2027
Jack Buss
Plymouth, MI | Politics and International Affairs; Economics; Minor in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
Nathan Johnson
Atlanta, GA | History; Politics and International Affairs
Lane Lytle
Spartanburg, SC | Politics and International Affairs; Religion; Minor in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
Maddie Moore
Whitesboro, TX | Politics and International Affairs; History; Minor in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
Kai Springer
Cambridge, MD | English; Politics and International Affairs
Andrea Valeria
Huaraz, Peru | Politics and International Affairs; International Business
Addison Wood
Charleston, SC | Politics and International Affairs; History
Class of 2028
Luke Constantineau
Bluffton, SC | Politics and International Affairs; Philosophy
Ava Kinghorn
Durham, NC | Mathematics; Religion; Pre-Occupational Therapy Track
Hanaa Khan
Greenville, SC | Politics and International Affairs; Pre-Law Track
Zach LaComb
Lexington, SC | Economics; Politics and International Affairs; Pre-Law Track
Laura Grace McSwain
Cary, NC | History; Biology; Pre-Law Track
Anna Louise Panhorst
Canton, GA | Biology; Pre-Med Track
Ellison White
Durham, NC | International Business; Politics and International Affairs
